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Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks' victory over Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Packers set to face off against Bears in first round of playoffs
Green Bay will renew its heated rivalry with Chicago for the third time this season.
Wisconsin football adds linebacker from Big 12 program, deepens a strong position group
The Badgers added to a strong position group by picking up a player who made an impact as a freshman at a Big 12 program.
Packers turning attention to playoffs after ending regular season with 4 consecutive losses
Green Bay continues its ongoing struggles to close out the regular season with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's win over Penn State
The Badgers delivered a second straight comeback win to move to start Big Ten play 3-1 for the first time in over a decade. Here's what stood out.
Wisconsin football adds 1st transfer receiver of the cycle from Big 12 program
The Badgers on Sunday added a big target for new quarterback Colton Joseph.
Wisconsin football adds edge defender from the transfer portal
A former SEC outside linebacker will make Madison home this year.
Wisconsin adds veteran offensive lineman from transfer portal
The Badgers picked up a senior offensive lineman from a Big 12 program that went through a coaching transition.
Packers drop regular-season finale against Vikings
Green Bay finished Week 18 with a dud on Sunday in Minneapolis, as a last-second field goal marked all the points the team could muster.
5 ways transfer quarterback Colton Joseph changes Wisconsin's offense
How the addition of the new transfer affects the Badgers' scheme, quarterback group and more.
SWAT, crisis negotiators respond to domestic disturbance in Madison
At about 4:10 p.m., officers were sent to a home on Bay Ridge Road after a man threatened his father with a knife and then took his phone.
5 memorable housing developments that opened in Madison in 2025
These buildings captured the city’s attention before they opened, adding nearly 1,000 total apartments, last year.
Wisconsin football lands its top transfer quarterback target
The Badgers are hoping a dual-threat QB playing Power Conference football for the first time can unlock their offense.
Wisconsin adds 2nd tight end from the transfer portal to continue offensive revamp
Wisconsin continued its push to strengthen the tight end position through the portal Sunday, landing an FCS transfer who holds a connection to a current staff member.
Our readers have given more than $347,000 for children’s gifts
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Full-fat milk is not the evil once imagined
Toss the skim and bring on the real deal.
Garden calendar: For the week of Jan. 4
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.
See who is joining the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board
Maurice Sheppard has taught thousands of college students as a political science professor at Madison Area Technical College for the past 20 years.
AI, new leaders: 5 things to watch at the Universities of Wisconsin in 2026
Searches for new leaders, a spotlight on artificial intelligence and new teaching workload requirements are a few of the changes happening at the UW system in 2026.
Wisconsin women's basketball senior 'forever grateful' for bond she forged with coach Robin Pingeton
Ronnie Porter was ready to leave Wisconsin. However, the loyal senior guard chose to stay after developing a tight-knit relationship with first-year Badgers coach Robin Pingeton.






